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Mission of the Ohio Genealogical Society

The Ohio Genealogical Society is the largest state genealogical society
in the United States. Its mission is to meet the educational needs of
its members and the general public through the acquisition, preservation,
and dissemination of genealogical and historical information.

Aiding others in the publication and dissemination of materials pertaining
to Ohio, including biography and family and local history.

Receiving and holding gifts and bequests from any source for the benefit
of the Society, disposing of such gifts and bequests not needed and
using funds derived therefrom solely for the purposes of the Society.

Doing all things incidental to the perpetuation of the purposes of
the Society, and exercising the powers legally and properly requisite
thereto.